The bill proposes to amend Section 15-10-425 of the Montana Code Annotated to establish a termination date for certain voted mill levies unless they are reapproved by voters prior to that date. Specifically, all mill levies approved under this section will terminate on December 31, 2027, unless voters reapprove them before this termination date. The bill also clarifies that this termination does not apply to specific mill levies related to education, law enforcement, fire protection, and other essential services.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for a delayed effective date of January 1, 2024, and states that it will apply retroactively to mill levy elections where voters approved a levy before this effective date. The new language inserted into the law specifies the conditions under which mill levies will terminate and outlines exceptions for certain types of levies, ensuring that critical services continue to receive funding without interruption.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 15-10-425